Backgrounder posted June 23, 2006 by Sean Dorgan
How Ireland Became the Celtic Tiger
In just over a
generation, Ireland has evolved from one of the poorest countries
in Western Europe to one of the most successful. It has reversed
the persistent emigration of its best and brightest and achieved an
enviable reputation as a thriving, knowledge-driven
economy.
As a result of
sustained efforts over many years, the past of declining
population,…
Executive Summary posted June 23, 2001 by Sean Dorgan
Executive Summary: How Ireland Became the Celtic Tiger
In just over a
generation, Ireland has evolved from one of the poorest countries
in Western Europe to one of the most successful. It has reversed
the persistent emigration of its best and brightest and achieved an
enviable reputation as a thriving, knowledge-driven
economy.
As a result of
sustained efforts over many years, the past of declining
population, poor…